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231 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Built 1931 · 3-story walk-up · 6 apartments

1 immediately hazardous violation open.

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Open violations
11
Public record
Updated yesterdayFrom the city’s own data (, 311, the courts), refreshed nightly.

Violations issued each year

None issued since 2022. 81 violations before that, the first in 1992.

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Open per apartment
0.2 (1 open across 6 apartments)
Inspector last found a problem
28 Aug 2017 (visits that find nothing are not published)
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Tenant-reported
A resident's firsthand account of living here, moderated before it publishes, and labelled with whether we verified they lived there.
Official violation
A city inspector visited and recorded a code violation. HPD's own words, and its own hazard class.
Public complaint
A complaint somebody made to a city system, through HPD or 311. A report, not a finding: nobody has necessarily inspected it.
Public filing
A permit, a registration, a bedbug report: a document the owner filed with the city because the law requires it.
Court record
A Housing Court case HPD brought against the owner, or an eviction a city marshal carried out. A court's record: a case is an allegation until it ends in a finding.
Insufficient data
Not enough current information here to infer a pattern either way.

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Heat season

No heat or hot-water complaints or violations were recorded here last winter (2025–26). That is the city's record: it only holds what somebody reported.

WinterDaysComplaintsViolations
2025–26000

The rules, 1 October to 31 May: from 6am to 10pm, when it is below 55°F outside, the apartment must be at least 68°F; overnight it must be at least 62°F whatever the weather. Hot water must be at least 120°F all year. A tenant without heat can report it to 311.

Rent stabilization

Public filing

This building is not on the state's list of buildings with rent-stabilized apartments for 2024. That is not proof none are: an owner who did not register is missing from the list too.

Source: Rent Guidelines Board building list, from the state's 2024 registrations. To know about one apartment, a tenant can ask the state for its rent history through Ask HCR.

City violations

Official violation

Immediately hazardous1 open

Class C. HPD considers the condition an immediate danger: no heat in winter, no hot water, lead paint where a child lives, a broken lock on the front door. The owner has 24 hours to correct it.

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at north wall, ceiling, 1st door frame from east at south wall, north wall in the kitchen, 2nd story at north

    Issued 18 Nov 2011Defect letter issued 29 Dec 2017Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

80 closed violations, plus 12 closed paperwork filings

Closed means HPD recorded the violation as corrected, or dismissed it. Both appear here, because the difference matters and only HPD’s own status line says which it was.

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the 1st room from east, 3rd story at west

    Issued 19 Nov 2011Violation closed 4 Feb 2018Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the kitchen, 3rd story at north

    Issued 29 Apr 2010Violation closed 3 Jan 2018Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at north wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east, 3rd story at north

    Issued 29 Apr 2010Violation closed 3 Jan 2018Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Remove the illegal fastening lockable slide bolt at entrance door to apartment, 1st story at east

    Issued 2 Aug 2017Violation closed 29 Dec 2017Doors and windows§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & east wall in the 1st room from east at north, 1st story at east

    Issued 2 Aug 2017Violation closed 29 Dec 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Provide and maintain approved mail receptacles and directories for the persons residing in the dwelling as provided in the u.s. postal regulations. at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 24 Jun 2013Violation closed 29 Dec 2017§ 27-2047

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of mice, 3rd story at north

    Issued 24 Jun 2013Violation closed 29 Dec 2017Pests§ 27-2018

  • Properly repair the broken or defective floor in the kitchen, 2nd story at north

    Issued 18 Nov 2011Violation closed 29 Dec 2017Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to apartment in the entrance, 2nd story at north

    Issued 18 Nov 2011Violation closed 29 Dec 2017Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2044

  • Refit windows in the 1st room from north at west, 2nd story

    Issued 2 Oct 2002Violation closed 29 Dec 2017Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes rear bldg all balconies

    Issued 20 Nov 1992Violation closed 29 Dec 2017Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty south an apartment., section '' ''

    Issued 20 Nov 1992Violation closed 29 Dec 2017Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the ear bldg fixtures present bulb missing

    Issued 20 Nov 1992Violation closed 29 Dec 2017Electrical§ 27-2040

  • Properly repair the broken or defective ( inoperative) ceiling light fixture in the kitchen, 1st story at east

    Issued 28 Aug 2017Violation dismissed 3 Dec 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl in the 2nd bathroom from north, 1st story at east

    Issued 28 Aug 2017Violation dismissed 3 Dec 2017§ 27-2026

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment, 1st story at east

    Issued 28 Aug 2017Violation dismissed 3 Dec 2017Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl in the 1st bathroom from north, 1st story at east

    Issued 28 Aug 2017Violation dismissed 3 Dec 2017§ 27-2026

  • ×2Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 1st story at east

    2 issued 2 Aug 2017 to 28 Aug 2017Violation dismissedPests§ 27-2018

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 1st story at east

    Issued 28 Aug 2017Violation dismissed 3 Dec 2017Pests§ 27-2018

  • Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the 2nd bathroom from north, 1st story at east

    Issued 28 Aug 2017Violation dismissed 3 Dec 2017§ 27-2026

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at the bathtub in the 2nd bathroom from north, 1st story at east

    Issued 28 Aug 2017Violation dismissed 3 Dec 2017Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from north at west, 1st story at east

    Issued 28 Aug 2017Violation dismissed 3 Dec 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire at the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west, 1st story at east

    Issued 28 Aug 2017Violation dismissed 3 Dec 2017Electrical§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from north at east, 1st story at east

    Issued 28 Aug 2017Violation dismissed 3 Dec 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste pipe of the wash basin in the 2nd bathroom from north, 1st story at east

    Issued 28 Aug 2017Violation dismissed 3 Dec 2017Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at west, 1st story

    Issued 7 Aug 2017Violation dismissed 3 Dec 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Remove the illegal fastening lockable slide bolt installed on door in the entrance, 1st story

    Issued 7 Aug 2017Violation dismissed 3 Dec 2017Doors and windows§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the 1st room from north at east, 1st story

    Issued 7 Aug 2017Violation dismissed 3 Dec 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl to floor in the bathroom, 1st story

    Issued 7 Aug 2017Violation dismissed 3 Dec 2017Floors and stairs§ 27-2026

  • Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl to floor in the west bathroom, 1st story

    Issued 7 Aug 2017Violation dismissed 3 Dec 2017Floors and stairs§ 27-2026

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold... at west wall (approx. 3 sq ft) in the 1st bathroom from east, 1st story at east

    Issued 2 Aug 2017Violation dismissed 3 Dec 2017Mold and damp§ 27-2005

  • Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture in the 2nd bathroom from east, 1st story at east

    Issued 2 Aug 2017Violation dismissed 3 Dec 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at ceiling light fixture in the 2nd bathroom from east, 1st story at east

    Issued 2 Aug 2017Violation dismissed 3 Dec 2017Electrical§ 27-2005

  • Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate.., 1st story at east

    Issued 2 Aug 2017Violation dismissed 3 Dec 2017Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the bathroom, 3rd story at north

    Issued 6 May 2009Violation closed 30 Nov 2017Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the kitchenette, 3rd story at north

    Issued 6 May 2009Violation closed 30 Nov 2017Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall in the 3rd room from east, 3rd story at north

    Issued 6 May 2009Violation closed 30 Nov 2017Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at east, 1st story

    Issued 7 Aug 2017Violation closed 29 Oct 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Replace the broken or defective water closet in the bathroom from east, 1st story

    Issued 7 Aug 2017Violation closed 18 Sept 2017§ 27-2026

  • Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system... at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 29 Jun 2017Violation closed 2 Aug 2017Heat and hot water§ 27-2033

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 29 Jun 2017Violation closed 2 Aug 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 29 Jun 2017Violation closed 2 Aug 2017Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 29 Jun 2017Violation closed 2 Aug 2017Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with door intact at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 15 Oct 2016Violation closed 31 Oct 2016Appliances§ 27-2005 +1

  • Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts required

    Issued 21 Dec 2015Violation dismissed 3 Apr 2016Electrical§ 27-2040

  • Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination, at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 21 Dec 2015Violation dismissed 3 Apr 2016Electrical§ 27-2039

  • File plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration, in the 3rd room from east, 1st story at east

    Issued 4 Apr 2012Violation dismissed 20 Sept 2015§ 300

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tile at east wall, in the bathroom, 1st story at east

    Issued 4 Apr 2012Violation dismissed 20 Sept 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the private hallway, 1st story at south

    Issued 8 Jun 2008Violation dismissed 20 Sept 2015Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment, 1st story at south

    Issued 8 Jun 2008Violation dismissed 20 Sept 2015Pests§ 27-2018

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the baseboard at north wall in the 3rd room from east, 1st story at south

    Issued 8 Jun 2008Violation dismissed 20 Sept 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring at ceiling in the 4th room from east at south, 1st story at south

    Issued 8 Jun 2008Violation dismissed 20 Sept 2015Electrical§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 4th room from east at south, 1st story at south

    Issued 8 Jun 2008Violation dismissed 20 Sept 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 5th room from east, 1st story at south

    Issued 8 Jun 2008Violation dismissed 20 Sept 2015Doors and windows§ 27-2013

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 5th room from east, 1st story at south

    Issued 8 Jun 2008Violation dismissed 20 Sept 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the ceiling, 1st door from north at east wall in the kitchen, 1st story at south

    Issued 8 Jun 2008Violation dismissed 20 Sept 2015Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Refit east one door in the kitchen, 1st story at south

    Issued 8 Jun 2008Violation dismissed 20 Sept 2015Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the wainscotting at west wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, wainscotting at east wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen, 1st story at south

    Issued 8 Jun 2008Violation dismissed 20 Sept 2015Doors and windows§ 27-2013

  • Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from east at south wall in the 3rd room from east, 1st story at south

    Issued 8 Jun 2008Violation dismissed 20 Sept 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom, the 1st room from east at north, the 2nd room from east at north, 1st story at south

    Issued 8 Jun 2008Violation dismissed 20 Sept 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water penetration at north wall in the bathroom, 1st story at south

    Issued 8 Jun 2008Violation dismissed 20 Sept 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom, 1st story at south

    Issued 27 Jul 2006Violation dismissed 20 Sept 2015Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment, 1st story at south

    Issued 27 Jul 2006Violation dismissed 20 Sept 2015Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, west wall, south wall, 1st door from east at south wall in the bathroom, 1st story at south

    Issued 27 Jul 2006Violation dismissed 20 Sept 2015Doors and windows§ 27-2013

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold... at ceiling in the bathroom, 1st story at south

    Issued 27 Jul 2006Violation dismissed 20 Sept 2015Mold and damp§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective woodwork & asphalt shingle wall cellar to roof rear bldg

    Issued 20 Nov 1992Violation dismissed 20 Sept 2015Roof and outside the building§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs, 3rd story at north

    Issued 24 Jun 2013Violation closed 8 Aug 2015Pests§ 27-2018

  • Refit lower sash at 1st window from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east, 3rd story at north

    Issued 24 Jun 2013Violation closed 8 Aug 2015Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly secure the loose -- electrical light fixture to ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 12 Mar 2012Violation closed 8 Aug 2015Electrical§ 27-2005

  • Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 26 Feb 2012Violation closed 8 Aug 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story

    Issued 2 Oct 2002Violation closed 8 Aug 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the bathroom, 2nd story

    Issued 2 Oct 2002Violation closed 8 Aug 2015Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector missing tenant torres auria in the entire apartment, 2nd story

    Issued 2 Oct 2002Violation closed 8 Aug 2015Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall, wainscotting at east wall in the 4th room from east at south, 1st story at south

    Issued 8 Jun 2008Violation closed 18 Mar 2015Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall, 3rd window frame from south at west wall in the 5th room from east, 1st story at south

    Issued 8 Jun 2008Violation closed 18 Mar 2015Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 2nd room from east at south, 1st story at south

    Issued 8 Jun 2008Violation closed 18 Mar 2015Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall, north wall in the kitchen, 1st story at south

    Issued 8 Jun 2008Violation closed 18 Mar 2015Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall in the 3rd room from east, 1st story at south

    Issued 8 Jun 2008Violation closed 18 Mar 2015Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door from west at north wall, east wall in the 4th room from east at north, 1st story at south

    Issued 8 Jun 2008Violation closed 18 Mar 2015Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

93 violations on record in total, 1 of them open. The count at the top of this page counts habitability violations only.

Complaints to the city

Public complaint

Complaints are reports made to the city. They are not confirmed findings. They come from HPD and from 311, and the same problem can appear more than once if more than one neighbour called.

15 complaints in three years, 1 of them in the last twelve months.

  • Garbage and cleanliness0 / 7
  • Noise0 / 6
  • Pests1 / 2

Last twelve months / last three years. The solid part of each bar is the last twelve months.

Court records

Court record

Housing Court cases

Cases the city’s housing department (HPD) brought against the owner, usually to force repairs or restore heat. A case is an allegation; where the court recorded an outcome, it is shown.

2 cases, all closed.

  • Tenant Action

    Opened 15 Aug 2017

  • Tenant Action/Harassment

    Opened 25 May 2017No harassment found

Evictions

Residential evictions carried out by a city marshal since 2017. Most follow a case for unpaid rent, so a count here is not by itself a finding about the building or the landlord. We show how many, never which apartment.

No marshal evictions recorded at this building since 2017.

Filings

Public filing

Building permits

No DOB permits filed for this building in the last five years.

Annual bedbug report

Every multiple dwelling in New York must file this once a year. A report of zero infested units is good news. No report is not: failing to file is itself a violation.

  • 2026No infested units reported (2024 report)
Show 5 earlier reports
  • 2025No infested units reported (2023 report)
  • 2024No infested units reported (2022 report)
  • 2023No infested units reported (2021 report)
  • 2022No infested units reported (2020 report)
  • 2021No infested units reported (2019 report)

Ownership and management

Public filing

Associations come from registration records and may be incomplete. Owners register with HPD once a year, so a change of hands can go unrecorded for a full cycle.

  • Owner of record and managing agent

    ZEV EISEN INC

    Public records list ZEV EISEN INC as the owner of record and the registered managing agent for this address as of 29 Jun 2025. Source: HPD registration.

Wrong company, wrong date, or a change that is not reflected here? Report a correction.

What to ask at the viewing

Drawn from this building’s record above. They are questions, not conclusions: the point is to find out, in the twenty minutes you get inside, what the public record cannot tell you.

  1. The city currently has one open immediately-hazardous violation on this building. Ask which apartment it concerns, whether it has been corrected, and when HPD re-inspects.
  2. The city recorded 2 mould violations here, most recently in 2017, all since closed. Closed means the city stopped checking, not that the damp is gone. Ask to look behind furniture and under sinks, and ask what was done the last time; a repaint is not a repair.
  3. There was 1 pest complaint here in the last twelve months. The owner has filed a bedbug report for this building (most recently for the year ending 2026). Ask when the building was last treated, how often an exterminator comes, and whether treatment covers the whole line of apartments or only the one that complained.
  4. This building dates from 1931 and has 1 open lead-paint violation on record. If a child under six will live here, ask what testing and remediation has been done and ask for it in writing.
  5. Ask what the deposit is, exactly what can be deducted from it, and how and when it comes back.
  6. Ask who to call when something breaks, what happens after hours and at weekends, and how long a repair normally takes.

Ask for anything that matters in writing; an email after the viewing is enough. We are not your lawyer and this is not legal advice.

Questions about this building

BBL 3032900004 · Block 3290, Lot 4 · Building class C2